1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
